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papertowels

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  • But you can't have "everyone" reject war without including warmongering fascists in the category of "everyone".

    Seeing as you acknowledge how difficult that is, are we on the same page about how unrealistic your original solution is?

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  • No it's not easier than everyone making the right decision for anything else, but it is the right decision.

    I'm going to propose something.

    The most idealistic, "right" decision, done in the wrong context, is the wrong decision.

    For example, let's say all of Ukraine rejects war. They no longer resist Russia.

    Did we save the world? No. That is appeasement, and that didn't work out to well with Hitler.

    Again. Prove the worth and viability of your ideas by encouraging the ones throwing the punches to reign it in first, before applying such lofty and naive ideals to those trying to defend themselves.

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  • EDIT: I'm not going to bother. You believe that all it takes is for everyone in the world to reject war, with no viable plan instead of hand waiving "education will fix things". Wishful thinking at best, forced indoctrination at worst.

    No shit there would be no war if everyone was against war.

    Tell you what, you manifest your dream with the Russians first to get the invading forces to be against war and I'll take you seriously. Until then, the real world will go on, with or without you.

  • Should one give money directly to homeless people?

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  • That's cool! I'm willing to bet that's outside of the norm for most folks. If y'all want to prove me wrong I'll happily provide a venmo ;)

  • Should one give money directly to homeless people?

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  • Some nuance - nobody is freely giving housed folks money to buy drugs and alcohol either.

  • the council

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  • God the center of that must feel like being in a carwash with the spinny bristles.

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  • The solution is for everyone to reject war.

    Aw shucks, is that all it takes? How'd we overlook that?? We'll get cracking on that right away.

    In the meanwhile it makes sense for a country being invaded to do whatever it can for self preservation, especially in a defensive manner.

  • Why do you suppose sour candies are so popular these days? It wasn't a market when I was a kid.

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  • Ayyy! Glad we figured out that mystery! Hope you have a good day!

  • Why do you suppose sour candies are so popular these days? It wasn't a market when I was a kid.

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  • Any chance the candy was mexican? Cuz that opens up a whole world of possibilities. Limon 7 packets, pico packets, not to mention a whole suite of Lucas powders.

  • What's your purpose of life?

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  • To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!

    • Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • With Trump back, Israeli settlers revive goal of full control of West Bank

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  • Not OP, but I believe this is in reference to the election, and the "both sides"-ing of genocide.

  • brains!

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  • Additionally, the average brain is about 1300 grams. 0.5% of 1300 is 6.5 grams, and plastic credit cards weigh roughly 5 grams.

    0.5% is really hard for me to visualize. A credit card in everyone's brain is unfortunately easy.....

  • brains!

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  • Fun fact, the average adult brain also has a credit cards worth of plastic inside. So that bacon has some company!

  • how credible is this take?

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  • That said I am very concerned with the influence he undoubtedly will have with our space asset acquisition policies.

  • Rightwing settlers in Israel welcome ‘dream team’ of Trump and his hardline appointments

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  • But when the ones we oppose, the ones who are carrying out the war of genocide, and the ones who stand to directly benefit are absolutely enamored with a decision, it can give pause to those of us sitting in our ivory tower armchairs as to the impact of our decision to those who face the consequences more directly.

  • Donald Trump Team Plans to Cancel Biden's $7,500 Tax Incentive On EVs

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  • Imo anyone considering a Tesla won't really care about the price and quality, for the reasons you describe. They're there for the brand.

  • Donald Trump Team Plans to Cancel Biden's $7,500 Tax Incentive On EVs

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  • Apparently Tesla's on board with this. Their thinking, which I think is correct, is that the rebate benefits other manufacturers more since Tesla is much more established as an EV brand.

  • Four Dead In Fire As Tesla Doors Fail To Open After Crash

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  • Idk what the exact definition of a full lock in is, but if you have to break a window to get someone out I'd think it still qualifies since the locks were all engaged.

  • Does time legit flow differently personally and individually for you when you dread an oncoming event vs when you are excited for it?

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  • Terry Pratchett posited that the shortest measurable amount of time is the New York second - the time between the traffic light turning green and the car behind you honking.